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. 2009 Feb 2;37(3):702–711. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkp024

Figure 1.

Figure 1.

Roles of Mg2+ in topoisomerase-mediated transphosphorylation catalysis: (A) activation of attacking nucleophile (outer sphere); (B) stabilization of tyrosinate; (C) stabilization of transition state; and (D) stabilization of leaving group.